My son William attends the Magical Beginnings in Wakefield and he seems to LOVE it! The teachers in…read morethe infant room are wonderful and I feel so comfortable dropping him off and knowing that he is in great hands. The center is extremely clean and secure. He seems to be learning a lot and is always happy when we drop him off and pick him up!

From the owner: Magical Beginnings Peabody is a very special location - it's where the magic first began in 2000 as…read morethe very first center! With a convenient location on Lynn Street in Peabody (near the Brown Elementary School) and a magical homey feel, this childcare center exudes warmth and is a welcoming environment for children and families. We proudly partner with families residing in Peabody, Lynn, Salem, Beverly, and Swampscott. Our Magical Beginnings Peabody Learning Center offers high-quality, nurturing child care to children ages 8 weeks to 5 years old, in our Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Programs. Our educators care deeply about creating a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow at all ages of their development. Using a play-based curriculum, children explore new concepts through hands-on experiences. This sparks their curiosity, while fostering their emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Great teachers great experience. Facility is very large and accommodating. The kids are not in one…read moreroom every so often they switch. My son loves it.

I'm so grateful for Carmelite Sisters Preschool. My son loves it. He's learned so much this year. I…read moreknow he will be ready for kindergarten. Besides the basics coloring etc they teach values and kindness. The sisters and teachers are wonderful! They truly care about the children. I love knowing he's in a safe and loving environment while I'm at work. I wish the Carmelite was an elementary school because I would keep my son here. I Highly recommend the Carmelite!

The Phoenix School was life-changing for my son. He had really struggled at his old school, and had…read morebegun to internalize negative messages about himself. But once he started at the Phoenix School, things turned around. He came home after the first day and said, "It's like the teachers aren't even teachers--they're just people!" The caring relationship with his teachers, the community at the school, the way his teachers push him to do more than he thought he could and support him as he learns to push himself has been amazing. He loves school now and is thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. The way they integrate learning across all their activities is special. Students learn all the academic skills throughout all their activities, along with specialized practice in, say, math or writing, especially as they get older. They also use the community at large as their classroom with frequent out-of-the-classroom learning experiences that engage students far more than anything I've seen at any other school. Teachers support students as they produce high-quality work, with autonomy and ownership over their own learning. Teachers are among the most dedicated professional educators I've ever met. They work hard to create a community of students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members dedicated to the well-being and education of students as complete people. It's not possible for me to say enough good things about this school.

Phoenix is such a special school and community of people! My son is able to thrive there in a way…read morehe wouldn't be able to at any other school. The teachers and staff have supported his growth in every facet. He is more confident both in social situations and academically. Phoenix has been so amazing for our family and I can't wait to send my other son there when he's ready for Kindergarten!

Little Theatre became our top choice after a ..kinda exhaustive search before the internet. This…read morereview is now 35ish years post enrolling our 2 daughters , commencing in pre- nursery school . I'm compelled to write this review after discovering an essay my daughter wrote her sophomore year in college. The essay was assigned to reflect on experiences which played an essential role in their development and sense of self to this point in their life. I'm struck with the fact they ( LT) still flourish and cannot fathom their core values would have changed . Her words brought me back to their delight on school days ; riding the tiny bus with Miss Pat , welcoming and nurturing small classes and truly loving professionals who valued every child's individuality . To this day I have a box of memorabilia , school pictures and report cards . Owners Miss Terri , followed by Miss Gretchen were on site every day and impactful . Funny story and I'll never forget it , as it became an essential part of our lives for 20 years ! Miss G and her husband rescued a kitten under attack , by geese at Flax Pond . When she shared the story to the nursery school class ..my kiddo was beside herself and ..Whiskers found a home . Key points of essay , paraphrased : We reaped the benefits of small classes and " a lot" of nurturing and personal attention This environment installed a love of learning and made me feel a sense of self worth Very grateful " for my fabulous early childhood education " and partially responsible for the inquisitive person I am today . Both of them are now masters (or 2 ) prepared professionals in their respective, high demand fields .

Little Theatre is a fantastic school. The director is a very smart driven woman who works hard to…read moreensure all of the teachers, staff, children, and and families are happy. My daughter loves going here and I would recommend them to anyone looking for preschool or kindergarten.

Choosing Peabody KinderCare has been one of the best decisions my family has made. I have the…read moreunique perspective of being both a staff member and a parent, and from both sides, this center consistently exceeds expectations. What immediately sets this location apart is how genuinely connected the leadership team is to the families. The director and assistant director greet children and parents by name each morning and take the time to check in, have meaningful conversations, and build real relationships. It's clear that they care not just about the children in their care, but about the families as a whole. The educators here are attentive, thoughtful, and deeply invested in the children they work with. They understand each child as an individual and create a supportive environment that encourages growth, confidence, and emotional development. The classrooms are calm, welcoming, and intentionally designed to help children feel comfortable and engaged. As a parent, the most meaningful part of our experience has been seeing how quickly my child has flourished. In just a few short weeks, I noticed positive changes in communication, confidence, and overall happiness. There is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is spending their day in a place where they are safe, supported, and truly cared for. Peabody KinderCare goes above and beyond what you'd expect from a childcare center. It's a warm, professional, and nurturing community.

Children can learn values and knowledge every day at that school. I adore the entire staff the…read moredirectors and teachers are wonderful and treat my daughter like family .the teachers who are professional,kind,encouraging,playful,creative, happy and stimulating

I have two children at little treasures and I couldn't be happier with the care they provide. Each…read morechild has been enrolled since they were between 4-6 months old. Miss Ally in the infant room is amazing, loving, caring, and attentive. We have loved all of the additional teachers my daughter has been with including as she moves up in classrooms including Miss Bridgit, Miss Mandi, Miss Dianne, Miss Casey, and Miss Trina. The administrators (Robin, Mary, and Megan) are also friendly, accommodating, responsive, and welcoming. I have referred many friends to LTS and cannot recommend them enough!

I have been a part of the Little Treasures family since 2004...both as a parent and as a…read moreteacher/administrator. As a parent, there is no where else I would have wanted my kids to develop their educations. When they went on to elementary school (in another town), I was asked (by their teachers) where they went to preschool/pre-K. I was told that they were more prepared than most of the other children in their class. Amazing! As a teacher/administrator, there is no where else I would want to work. I am the music teacher (for all 3 locations) and the after school and vacation program director. The home-like atmosphere provided at LTS is true and organic. While still professional, the teachers and administrators at LTS are intelligent, loving, kind, generous, honest, trustworthy, dependable, fun and just plain old nice! The 3 locations are all different and amazing in their own right. The programs offered at each location are well-planned, consistent, engaging and constructive. If you are looking for a positive learning experience for your child, please check out Little Treasures in Reading, Lynnfield or North Reading.

Years ago, when my daughter went there, it was amazing. Lexi went from three half-days to five…read morehalf-days to five full days. in the course of a week. She learned to write; she learned to read; she learned about homework; she learned to socialize. She learned so muh. But like most locally-owned businesses, I don't think they planned for a "next". So as the staff aged, so did their enthusiasm and their vim and their zest. And then they moved.

I can't say enough great things about New Beginnings. I am on my 2nd child attending the Pre-k…read moreprogram. GREAT teachers, fantastic learning environment. Kids both love it. Very reasonably priced.

The Torigian YMCA is a real asset to the community. It has a friendly staff that supplies great…read moreprograms at a reasonable price. There is something for everyone. My wife and I have been going to classes there for years. My wife was a Cancer patient. When she started to fail in her last months, one of the instructors took a personal interest in her. Introduced her to chair aerobics and a great class of supporters. This YMCA goes out of it's way to help everyone young or old. People of all ages and abilities. Come see what a real asset to the community looks like. You will be proud to be a part of it.

Me and my 3 year old son had fallen mind you I'm pregnant someone left the water running in the…read moreshower facing the toilet and my son and I walked in and fell my son hit his head on the shower thing and I have a bad bruise I asked the people if they do bathroom checks and they said no idk if I want to come back here again my son and I could've really been hurt I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone it was my actual first time being there with my son and now he scared of water and being near showers

My son attended CMC's preschool. I have been overwhelmed time and again by how much love the…read moreteachers have for the students. As a parent, it has been so comforting to send my little one into an environment where he is not just safe, he is not just educated, he is *treasured*. They are all absolutely wonderful and we have been thrilled with our experiences there. It really is a little family. I cannot recommend this preschool highly enough.

From the owner: Our mission is to provide the Town of Danvers and surrounding communities with the highest quality…read morechild care. Serving children 15 months to kindergarten, our teaching team has 70+ years teaching experience within Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies. With a child-centered, emergent curriculum, our children learn core academic competencies revolving around their own natural interests. Specializing in social-emotional development, children learn the social skills needed to flourish throughout life!